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BDO Corrupted File Detected: Fix It with These 5 Methods
Fix BDO corrupted files by disabling your antivirus
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Black Desert is an MMORPG game for Windows with millions of players. However, some of its players reported BDOCorrupted file detectedmessage.
There are other problems, such ashigh CPU usage in Black Desert, but we already tackled that in a separate guide. Therefore, today we’ll focus on fixing corrupted files.
What causes the corrupted file detected error in BDO?
There are several reasons for this error message, but the following ones are the most common:
How can I fix BDO corrupted file detected error?
1. Disable third-party antivirus software
2. Delete the version.dat file
Some players have also said renaming, not deleting, theversion.datfile can resolve the issue. All you have to do is change its name toversionold.dat.
3. Clear out your download folder
4. Reinstall Black Desert Online
The default Windows uninstaller often leaves behind leftover files. You can uninstall Black Desert Online and thoroughly erase its leftover files with a freeware third-party uninstaller utility like IObit Uninstaller.
⇒Get IObit Uninstaller
5. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic utility
The potential fixes above are ones some players have confirmed can help resolve BDO’s corrupted file detected error.
Can a corrupted file be uncorrupted?
While it’s not entirely impossible to uncorrupt a file, the chances of you being able to do that manually are low. And it, to a certain degree, depends on what caused the problem. In case it’s malware or virus, areliable antivirusmight come in handy.
But, if a file is corrupted due to badsectors on the hard drive, there is not much you can do beyond running the built-in Check Disk utility. For corrupt system files,running the DISM tooland SFC scan may help.
Besides, if the normal files are corrupt, it’s best to usededicated repair softwareto uncorrupt them. To avoid this trouble, we recommend usingautomatic backup softwareto quickly retrieve a copy of the corrupted file.
For avid gamers, we recommend you check some quick tips and tricks toboost Windows’ gaming performance.
Did you find a different solution for this problem? If so, let us know in the comments section below.
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Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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